In late 2013, the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) was founded by a group of passionate librarians who cared about meeting the reading needs of people with print disabilities. At this time there was growing pressure to support public libraries with accessible-format materials, as this need was not...
Read moreCBC Canada Reads have announced their short list, and this year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to carry us forward. This years finalists are about finding the resilience and the hope needed to carry on and keep moving forward. View the final nominees, as well as some of the long-listed books,...
Read moreCongratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Award Winners! From the hundreds of submissions come fourteen outstanding books in seven categories and both official languages.
Founded in 1936, the Governor General's Literary Awards have an annual value of $450,000. Each winner receives $25,000, non-winning finalists receive $1,000...
Read moreThe Governor General's Literary Award Finalists were announced early today, and we are so excited that we are able to offer a number of these titles in accessible formats in our collection.
The Governor General’s Literary Awards...
Read moreHave you noticed an increase in news lately about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It is certainly a hot topic and something most of us interact with on a daily basis, often without realizing it. For example, if you ask Siri to tell you the weather before you head out for a walk, follow a recommendation for what to watch on Netflix, or accept a...
Read moreCBC Canada Reads have announced their short list, and it is rich with an intriguing variety of books! This year's theme is: “One Book to Connect Us.” View the final nominees, as well as some of the long-listed books, here in our collection!
Follow host Ali Hassan and guests as they...
Read moreCongratulations to this year's Governor General’s Literary Award Winners! From the hundreds of submissions come fourteen outstanding books in seven categories and both official languages.
Founded in 1936, the Governor General's Literary Awards have an annual value of $450,000. Each winner receives $25,000, non-winning finalists receive $1,000...
Read moreThe West Coast Book Prize Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the 38th annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Prizes are awarded annually to recognize the achievements of BC and Yukon authors, illustrators and publishers. Award winners are selected through a juried system, with five finalists in each...
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